Problem Starting up Windows XP

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Motty

After a recent windows update on both of my computers
they have both had errors at start-up.
Here is a BREIF description

(...) This may have been caused by a recent
software/hardware change.

Options:
Restart computer at last known good configuration
Start windows normally.
Safe mode etc.

I cant remember all of it...

None of the options work and the computer only starts if
i am very lucky, today it took over 10 hours to decide to
work.

Like i said both computers have downloaded an auto-update
from Microsoft and they both have the problem, i need
some help soon.

Thanks, Motty
 
Motty said:
After a recent windows update on both of my computers
they have both had errors at start-up.
Here is a BREIF description

(...) This may have been caused by a recent
software/hardware change.

Options:
Restart computer at last known good configuration
Start windows normally.
Safe mode etc.

I cant remember all of it...

None of the options work and the computer only starts if
i am very lucky, today it took over 10 hours to decide to
work.

Like i said both computers have downloaded an auto-update
from Microsoft and they both have the problem, i need
some help soon.

Thanks, Motty
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Get the computer booted into Windows.

Then use Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Restore.

Restore the system to the most recent restore point that is *prior* to
the download of those updates.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."
 
System Restore does not work, along with Safe Mode, Last
known good configuration and so on and my other computer
hasnt turned on at all, i am lucky this one is on!
Thanks for your help but i need another way...
 
System Restore does not work, along with Safe Mode, Last
known good configuration and so on and my other computer
hasnt turned on at all, i am lucky this one is on!
Thanks for your help but i need another way...
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If you have a Windows XP Installation CD and not an OEM 'System
Recovery" disk then you can boot the computer with the Windows XP
installation CD and do a Repair Install as per the instructions at
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

That will preserve your installed applications, user data files, and
configuration settings. However Windows Updates will need to be
reinstalled.

WARNING:
After doing a Repair Install you should not connect the machine to the
Internet unless and until you are certain that a firewall is in place
and functioning and/or that a fully up to date antivirus program is
installed and functioning. Otherwise you may be vulnerable to
immediate infection by Blaster, Sasser, and other assorted nasties.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."
 
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